Definitions

1. noun

the act or practice of catching or confining someone or something in a trap or by deceit

“The police investigated the case of entrapment to determine if the undercover officer had unfairly coerced the suspect into committing a crime.”

2. noun

the condition of being trapped or confined, especially as a result of one’s own actions or circumstances

“The artist’s feelings of entrapment inspired her to create a series of paintings depicting the struggles of modern life.”

3. noun

the act of luring someone into a trap or into a difficult or unpleasant situation

“The company was accused of entrapment for using high-pressure sales tactics to convince customers to buy their product.”